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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1933
Page
4
A 1938 Bible Thought for Monday presents Proverbs 28 8 9 by usury and unjust gain increasing wealth for the poor pities, while haste to riches leads to lack of innocence. The devotional reflects on the contrasts between wealth pursued through unfair means and blessings for the faithful.
The Journal plans more foreign letters from Lloyd McCall now in Europe and a letter from Daryl Dayton in Berlin studying music. Editors note the intimate touch of home correspondents abroad and express appreciation for their kindness to readers.
Readers weigh the domestic allotment plan amid uncertainty and debate. The Journal notes sincere effort to address economic wrongs, while acknowledging tangled details and varied expert opinions. It asserts a clear need for corrective measures despite practical doubts.
A Weilman high school senior and editor of the school paper wrote a story that earned an honorable mention in the county journal's high school short story contest. It narrowly missed the 1000 word limit and was disqualified for that reason.
Janice Darlow graduates from Lincoln High School under emotional pressure to conform to peers. Her mother, who sacrificed for years in a button factory and saved her wedding dress to make a white satin gown for the Commencement, reveals the gown at the ceremony as Janice receives her diploma on May 26, 1932.
A Washington man jokes about 20000 miles of grocery runs last summer. He explains he did not tour, just back and forth for forgotten items. A party guest recalls overcoming shyness to toast a hose at a banquet while theater seating etiquette sparks a glare. A heavy patron bumps past and quips about his seat as a couple asserts their place.
A magazine article claims silk stockings were invented in Elizabethan times but discovered in the twentieth century. A Journal building doctor diagnosed a patient as overwork, who quips that it is the only way to keep up easy payments.
One hunter recalls nearly being caught by an angry bear. He says he climbed a tree but the bear shook the tree so hard the hunter thought it would fall. The other objected bears can climb trees.
A collection of humorous wordplay and riddles. Includes the paradoxical tale of a man who becomes his own grandfather through a chain of marriages and kinships. Also features quips about a retired golfer and short verses on words and consequences.
A poem titled A Definition by William Owen of Cotter appears without a signature due to a printing error. The printer pleads for pardon for the mischance and notes the author’s hometown.
During a recent prayer service Leigh Soule quoted a line of spiritual advice: avoid letting what you don’t have ruin appreciation for what you do possess. The remark stood out as one of the service’s most memorable insights.
Fragmentary note discusses wind and saxophone as learning instrument with varied sound. Speech includes greetings and initials, unclear context or events, leaving a cryptic, incomplete summary of a radio or club moment.
Ed R. Brown, ex-secretary of Iowa’s interim tax reduction committee, accepts a nominal salary to guide the panel’s work in the next session. He will focus on the 72 bills drafted by the committee and advise lawmakers on economy measures. The arrangement is endorsed by interim chair W. S. Gilman and backed by businessman supporters across Iowa.
A formal wedding took place at the bride's parents Wellman home on New Year's Day as Maarie Trieschmann became Mrs John Miller. Rev T C Kennedy officiated in front of about twenty relatives with attending family from Wellman and Chicago. The couple will reside on the Miller farm west of Wellman after a honeymoon trip to Chicago.
Lodges Washington Lodge No. 26 regular meeting first Friday of each month Glenn Mace W A Ww Yard secretary Damascus Shrine No P0 WLS regular meeting fourth Tuesday each month at Masonic Temple rooms Mrs Grace E Twinam W M P Mrs J We Bidwell W Scribe
Railway timetable listing daily and exception Sunday departures and arrivals for multiple trains including Nos 80 82 83 freight and 1 3 4 11 12 21 22 25 26 passenger trains. Notes indicate stops for California passengers county seats and specific towns and agents signatures.
Entertainment committee led by Mrs. Adams and Mrs. Rickey organized a social evening with partner drawing and jig saw puzzles followed by rock, dominoes, and checkers. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. T Keith Adams and many others. next meeting set with Mrs. McIntosh on January 16.
Miss Mae Campbell a Des Moines school nurse spent the weekend visiting her parents Mr and Mrs John Campbell one and a half miles north of Washington both of whom have been ill with the flu.
The Postal Life and Casualty Insurance Co of Kansas City Missouri offers a new accident policy paying up to 100 dollars a month for disability for 24 months and 1 000 dollars for death with annual cost under 3 50. Over 150 000 already purchased. Open to men women and children. No money required to start just send name address age beneficiary name and relationship for free 10 day inspection. No examination needed. Limited time offer.
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